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UKIAH, Calif. – Ukiah Valley Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in hospitals.
The accreditation award recognizes UVMC’s dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commission’s state-of-the-art standards.
UVMC underwent a rigorous unannounced on-site survey in April.
A team of Joint Commission expert surveyors evaluated UVMC for compliance with standards of care specific to the needs of patients, including infection prevention and control, leadership and medication management.
“In achieving Joint Commission accreditation, UVMC has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its patients,” says Mark Pelletier, R.N., M.S., executive director, Hospital Programs, Accreditation and Certification Services, The Joint Commission. “Accreditation is a voluntary process and I commend UVMC for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it serves.”
“With Joint Commission accreditation, we are making a significant investment in quality on a day-to-day basis from the top down. Joint Commission accreditation provides us a framework to continually improve patient care and helps create a culture of excellence,” says, Chief Executive Officer Gwen Matthews.
The Joint Commission’s hospital standards address important functions relating to the care of patients and the management of hospitals.
The standards are developed in consultation with health care experts, providers, measurement experts and patients.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Once again, Lake County Behavioral Health will be offering prevention and early intervention (PEI) mini-grants to community agencies.
“We are excited to announce that the maximum mini-grant award has been increased to $2,500 this year,” Lake County Behavioral Health Prevention Coordinator Linda Aldridge said. “Previous projects and programs funded through these mini-grants have provided valuable resources and services to a variety of community members. The department is eager to see the innovative ideas that may be presented for consideration this year.”
The purpose of the PEI mini-grant program is to provide the Lake County community with an opportunity to develop prevention oriented activities aimed at building protective factors and reducing risk with respect to Mental Health issues.
The application will be open Sept. 1 through Oct. 4 and will be available on the department Web site.
Lake County Behavioral Health has been offering mini-grants, funded through the Mental Health Services Act, to community-based organizations since 2010.
Forty five grants have been awarded over the past three years to fund programs such as senior bereavement groups and education, providing rucksacks containing military surplus materials to needy veterans, and Mommy and Me parenting classes among others.
For more information, contact Linda Aldridge at 707-274-9101, Extension 134, or
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